Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
clusiifolia
ID:
659567

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maguire) D'Arcy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 65: 695 (1978 publ. 1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658899

Common Names

  • Dystovomita Clusiifolia
  • Clusiifolia Dystovomita
  • Clusiifolia False-Mint

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Synonyms

  • Chrysochlamys clusiifolia Maguire [unknown]

Description

Dystovomita clusiifolia (also called Clustered Dystovomita, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Clusiaceae family. It is a shrub, with a height of up to 3 meters. It is native to India, Southeast Asia, and the western Pacific Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dystovomita clusiifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dystovomita clusiifolia has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dystovomita clusiifolia is a species of flowering plant in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Dystovomita clusiifolia

Dystovomita clusiifolia is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Dystovomita clusiifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dystovomita clusiifolia?

Dystovomita clusiifolia

What is the common name of Dystovomita clusiifolia?

Clustered-Leaf Dystovomita

What is the family of Dystovomita clusiifolia?

Asteraceae

Species in the Dystovomita genus

Species in the Clusiaceae family

Agasthiyamalaia pauciflora, Allanblackia floribunda, Allanblackia gabonensis, Allanblackia kimbiliensis, Allanblackia kisonghi, Allanblackia marienii, Allanblackia staneriana, Allanblackia stuhlmannii, Allanblackia ulugurensis, Chrysochlamys allenii, Chrysochlamys alterninervia, Chrysochlamys angustifolia, Chrysochlamys balboa, Chrysochlamys bracteolata, Chrysochlamys caribaea, Chrysochlamys colombiana, Chrysochlamys conferta, Chrysochlamys cuneata, Chrysochlamys dependens, Chrysochlamys eclipes, Chrysochlamys floribunda, Chrysochlamys glauca, Chrysochlamys gloriosa, Chrysochlamys goudotii, Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana, Chrysochlamys laxa, Chrysochlamys macrophylla, Chrysochlamys membranacea, Chrysochlamys membrillensis, Chrysochlamys micrantha, Chrysochlamys multiflora, Chrysochlamys myrcioides, Chrysochlamys nicaraguensis, Chrysochlamys pachypoda, Chrysochlamys pauciflora, Chrysochlamys pavonii, Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia, Chrysochlamys silvicola, Chrysochlamys skutchii, Chrysochlamys tenuifolia, Chrysochlamys tenuis, Chrysochlamys ulei, Chrysochlamys weberbaueri, Chrysochlamys chrisharonii, Clusia nipensis, Clusia pachamamae, Clusia abbottii, Clusia acuminata, Clusia aemygdioi, Clusia alainii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2780260: Based on the initial data import
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
William D’Arcy (1931-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D'Arcy' in the authors string.